Mind Your Manners: In School

by Arianna Candell (2005, Barron's, 6.95)
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In this pleasant story, children in school reflect about their own habits and attitudes, as well as those of their friends. They discover the importance of silence when the teacher is giving a lesson, the need to keep one's possessions tidy, and the many other little things that make time spent at school productive. Color. Grades K-3. [9.5” x 9.5”...36 pages]

Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners

by Laurie Keller (2007, Henry Holt & Company, 16.95/hardback)
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Mr. Rabbit is worried that he might not get along with his new neighbors. A wise owl gives him the advice, "Do unto otters as you would have otters do unto you" and proceeds to explain what this means. Thus follows a listing of traits and qualities such as friendliness, politeness, honesty, consideration, cooperation, and sharing. Also included are samples of how to say certain phrases such as "Excuse me" and "Please" in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Pig Latin. Grades 1-3. Full Color. [8.5” x 11”...40 pages]

Please Is a Good Word to Say

by Barbara Joosse (2007, McElderry Books, 12.99/hardback)
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Infectious illustrations bring a hilarious heroine to life in this enchanting book of manners that kids will be (very politely) clamoring to hear over and over again. Full color. Grades PreK-3. [9” x 9”...40 pages]

My Manners Matter: A First Look at Being Polite

by Pat Thomas (2006, Barron's, 6.99)
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This delightful picture book helps children to understand that good manners are a simple way of showing kindness and respect to people you know -- and to people you don't know. Young children can learn that manners are important because being polite makes working and playing together more enjoyable for everyone. Grades K-2. [9.5” x 8”...32 pages]

Manners Are Important for You and Me

by Todd Snow (2007, Maren Green Publishing, 9.99)
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Manners make life more pleasant for everyone. Even very young children can learn basic etiquette-when to say Please, Thank you, Excuse me, and I'm sorry, how to act in a restaurant, how to meet new people, and how to be a good sport. This inviting book uses poems and pictures to teach good manners and why manners matter. Color. Grades PreK-3. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

Are You Quite Polite?: Silly Dilly Manners Songs

by Alan Katz (2006, McElderry Books, 15.95/hardback)
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Songwriter and comedy writer extraordinaire Alan Katz has done it again! Turning his attention to the subject of good and bad manners, he has created a hilarious new guide to manners that kids will love to follow -- laughing all the way! With brilliantly funny pictures by illustrator and cartoonist David Catrow, this new collection promises hours of well-mannered silly dillyness for kids everywhere! Grades PreK-3. [9” x 11.5”...32 pages]

Be Polite and Kind

by Cheri Meiners (2004, Free Spirit, 10.95)
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When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. This book helps kids understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies ("please," "thank you," "excuse me"), and respecting the feelings of others. Scenarios and role-play activities help adults reinforce the book's lessons. Color. Grades PreK-3. [9” x 9”...36 pages]

This book is part of the popular Learning to Get Along Series.

Say Please!

by Tony Ross (2006, Kane/Miller, 4.95)
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Little Princess forgets—and then remembers—her manners. She learns that "please" and "thank you" are important words for everyone, not just royalty. Color. Grades PreK-1. [8” x 9”...28 pages]

Tissue, Please!

by Lisa Kopelke (2004, Simon & Schuster, 15.95/hardback)
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Frog and his friends can't stop sniffling. What's worse, they wipe their noses on their arms. Frog's runny nose is making it hard to concentrate in dance class, and it's disgusting his teacher, Miss Tutu. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

Penelope and the Humongous Burp

by Sheri Radford (2005, Lobster Press, 6.95)
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Call all the doctors! Phone the firefighters! Get the police! Too thirsty to heed her mother's warnings not to drink so quickly, Penelope soon learns what disastrous events can come from drinking a simple glass of grape soda. What will happen next when Penelope feels those funny bubbles building up in her stomach? This book will give kids the giggles with its adorable star, fast-paced story, and lively illustrations. Grades K-2. [8.5" x 11”...32 pages]

Rules of the Wild: An Unruly Book of Manners

by Bridget Levin (2004, Chronicle Books, 15.99/hardback)
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Human kids, who are expected to follow rules, will squeal with delight as the pages reveal wild animals getting away with all kinds of outlandish behavior, while relishing in the fact that they "know better." Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 11”...36 pages]

Don't Laugh, Joe!

by Keiko Kasza (1997, Puffin, 5.99)
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Mother Possum knows that playing dead is one of the most important skills that a possum can learn. But Joe’s not interested in learning how to play dead—all he wants to do is laugh. That is, until a grumpy old bear comes out of the woods, and teaches him a lesson he’ll never forget. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Excuse Me!

by Lisa Kopelke (2003, Meadowbrook Press, 16.95/hardback)
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Frog loves to eat and he loves to burp. When he was a tadpole, other frogs thought his burping was cute. Now that he's full grown, they think it's disgusting. So Frog is sent up the river, where he learns that saying "Excuse me?" will help. Color. Grades K-3. [9" x 11”...32 pages]

Leo and Lester

by Becky Bloom (2003, Mondo Publishing, 15.95/hardback)
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When Leo the raccoon and Lester the hippopotamus go to town, Leo has the challenging job of monitoring Lester's manners. An informative and fun book about the right ways to behave in any type of situation. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 9”...32 pages]

Manners

by Aliki (1990, Greenwillow, 6.99)
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Aliki approaches the subject of manners as only she can. The creator of the book Feelings (4.95) knows just how to explain important matters without being didactic, and shows that good manners make good sense. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...34 pages]

Social Smarts: Manners for Today's Kids

by Elizabeth James & Carol Barkin (1996, Clarion Books, 7.95)
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In a lively, conversational style, interspersed with letters from fictional columnist K.T. (“Knows The”) Answers, the authors address concerns of middle graders. They provide practical advice on everything from formal etiquette to problems with classmates and family members. Color. Grades 4-7. [6” x 9”...112 pages]

Monster Manners

by Bethany Roberts (1996, Clarion Books, 5.95)
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Three precocious monsters demonstrate their best and worst behavior in wacky, kid-like ways. With sprightly action, this book captures the efforts of young children to be good—and also their irresistible urge for making mischief. Color. Grades K-3. [7.5” x 9”...32 pages]

Excuse Me!: Being Polite

by Brian Moses (2000, Sundance Publishing, 7.50)
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Through a series of examples and colorful illustrations, the author uses a little girl to show how thinking about other people’s feelings makes it much easier to be polite—at home, at school, at friends’ houses, in public, etc. She says, "I even try to be polite in school. I raise my hand before I talk, most of the time. And I'm really helpful." [7.5” x 8”...32 pages each]

This book is part of the popular Kid-to-Kid Series.

Patsy Says

by Leslie Tryon (2001, Atheneum, 16.00/hardback)
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Patsy Pig has only a few days to teach the unruly kids of Ms. Kongensmith’s first-grade class the proper manners for hosting the upcoming Open House. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 11”...40 pages]

Piggy Monday

by Suzanne Bloom (2001, Whitman, 16.95/hardback)
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The students in Mrs. Hubbub’s class get rude and rowdy, and forget their manners. The school nurse then calls in a specialist, Pig Lady, who teaches school manners. Color. Grades K-4. [11” x 8.5”...32 pages]

It's a Spoon, Not a Shovel

by Caralyn Buehner (1995, Puffin, 6.99)
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Do your students act like obnoxious oxes? Or, boorish bears? Or, are their manners marvelous? An irresistible book for teaching manners with 20 trick multiple-choice questions that will help children test their manners' score. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x11”...32 pages]

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